Physical Therapist
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Job Description
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Job Title
Physical Therapist
Department: University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Acute Care
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the laws and rules that govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state of Ohio.
The patient populations a physical therapist on this team will serve, but is not limited to, general medicine and general surgery, burn patients, patients within the observation and ED units, postpartum, critical care, ortho-trauma, geriatrics and long-term care.
Although team members report directly to a team leader, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise, and to other participants included in the patient care activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in physical therapy. All rehabilitation team members must be licensed or certified with the respective profession (physical therapy, and meet the educational and/or certification requirements established by their profession. Physical therapists must hold bachelor's degrees. All academic degrees must have been granted from an accredited institution.
Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information
Location: University Hospital (0870)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours
40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients across various clinical departments including acute care, surgery, and geriatrics. They are responsible for collaborating with the rehabilitation team to ensure high-quality patient care activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a current license to practice in the state of Ohio. No prior experience is required, though 0-2 years is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (321 salary observations; 2,253 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $80k–$103k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Ohio vs national | $89k median in Ohio | $94k nationally (−5%)321 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Ohio | 767 active | 21,965 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio physical therapist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment789 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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